Sometimes, to get authentic country vittles you really need to head to the actual country. One of the best places to get a country meal in South Carolina is way out in the sticks at Miriam’s Kitchen, located about 10 miles northeast of Hartsville.

Perched on the side of Bethlehem Road, Miriam’s Kitchen and Grigg’s Grocery are about the only thing you’ll find here except family dwellings that dot the roadside in this rural landscape.

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The two businesses share one building where you can get a delicious bite to eat and then also shop for groceries for your next home cooked meal.

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Over on the Miriam’s Kitchen side of the building, you’ll find a mountain of food on the daily buffet. Golden, delicious fried chicken makes a regular appearance. After just one bite, you’ll understand fully why Miriam’s was recently voted the number one place in town to get country food.

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You’ll also find other items that rotate into the buffet on a regular basis, like baked chicken, fried pork chops, beef roast, hot wings, and more.

Facebook/Miriam’s Kitchen/Griggs Grocery Usually, there are four meats to select from, and another 12-14 sides just waiting to be piled high on your plate.

Serious country cookin’ requires a serious appetite. So be sure you bring yours!

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The mac and cheese here is oh-so good, you may need to have more than seconds… thirds may be necessary!

Facebook/Miriam’s Kitchen/Griggs Grocery The sides are all freshly cooked and kept steaming hot. From string beans to turnip greens, collards, and more, you’ll have your hands full narrowing down the prospects.

Devour it all in the spacious dining room at Miriam’s Kitchen.

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Where there’s always room for one more.

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Hit Miriam’s Kitchen up daily for a country breakfast from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., and for lunch every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find more reasons to love Hartsville, South Carolina, by reading this previously published article!

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Usually, there are four meats to select from, and another 12-14 sides just waiting to be piled high on your plate.

Dan Danielson

The sides are all freshly cooked and kept steaming hot. From string beans to turnip greens, collards, and more, you’ll have your hands full narrowing down the prospects.

Google/stan smith

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Address: Mirriams Kitchen and Griggs Grocery, 2541 Bethlehem Rd, Hartsville, SC 29550, USA